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Nganda Weather in May

Nganda in May

The short of it: Nganda in May averages a high of 39 °C (101 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 12 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 39° · low 22° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 12 h 46 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Nganda an average May high of 39°, a low of 22° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 46 min in mid-May, 20 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Nganda runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Malèm Hodar, 31 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Nganda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 46 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Malèm HodarKaffrine31 km NNE39°22°1.0 mm
DankunkuCentral River32 km SSE37°23°2.0 mm
Sara KundaNorth Bank33 km S38°23°2.0 mm
KaffrineKaffrine34 km NNW39°22°1.0 mm
JarrengCentral River35 km SE38°23°4.0 mm
FarafenniNorth Bank36 km SW39°22°2.0 mm
SamiCentral River36 km SE39°23°3.0 mm
BambaliNorth Bank40 km SSE36°23°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Nganda Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Nganda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°16°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦
February36°17°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
March38°19°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April39°21°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May39°22°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June36°23°42 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July33°23°133 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
August32°23°199 mm7 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September32°23°161 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October34°23°42 mm6 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November36°19°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December34°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nganda in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nganda in May?

Days average 39 °C (101 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 39° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nganda?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Nganda in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Nganda in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nganda in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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